Who we support?

Our grants are to help social welfare and charitable organisations working to improve the lives of people in the North East of England. Grants are normally between £500 and £2,000. Applications are considered for running costs, project costs, part salaries and basic equipment within the areas outlined below.

Social Welfare

Projects that support people who are disadvantaged because of their social or economic circumstances.
Help for people with debt or their welfare rights and benefits.
Prisoners, ex-offenders or those at risk of offending and their families.
Community centres and groups offering a range of activities for the benefit of the community.
Hospices and centres providing care for those who are terminally ill and their families.
Homelessness projects providing accommodation and opportunities for individuals and families to support their own tenancies

Youth

Projects that maximize young people’s potential especially those facing economic and social disadvantage.
Support for young people and children including uniformed organisations and those seeking to improve young people’s skills and employability.
Young people who are ex-offenders or those who are at risk of offending and those engaged in anti-social behaviour.
Youth clubs and groups providing alternative curriculum activities for young people.

Disabled or Elderly

Projects that support older people who are vulnerable and/or isolated to engage with the wider community and with their peer group.
Projects that enable older people to remain independent and in their own homes.
Opportunities for older people to take part in social and educational activities in care homes, their own homes or within organisations in the community.
Opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in society and achieve their aspirations.
Support for people with disabilities, their families and carers to live independently and engage in employability, leisure and educational opportunities.

Ethnic Minorities

Activities that promote equality of opportunity for people from ethnic backgrounds.
Projects that encourage integration and understanding of different cultures.
Projects aimed at education, employment and social inclusion.

Environment

Projects that improve the environment and involve the local community and people.
Activities that promote sustainable environmental improvements.
Opportunities for social, educational and leisure activities for people of all ages within their local environments.

Education

Projects that offer educational opportunities for people of all ages that improve their quality of life.
Activities of an educational nature that support young people’s future aspirations.
Projects that are community based and appeal to people who would not normally access educational opportunities.

The Arts

Projects that promote the use of the arts to develop community cohesion.
Activities that bring people together to appreciate music, drama and dance.
Community based projects that aim to enhance people’s understanding and enjoyment of the arts.

Past projects

Seven Bridges

Past projects

The Seven Bridges is a community kitchen based at Dance City, Newcastle upon Tyne and run in partnership with Dance City and West End Refugee Service (WERS). The kitchen is a community space which provides volunteering and training for asylum seekers and refugees so...

Boys Brigade

Past projects

We’d like to say a big thank you to the Hadrian Trust for their generous support towards our Weekend School, The Glasshouse’s instrumental training programme for young people aged 4-18. The Weekend School provides weekly, top-notch music education to young people,...

National Literacy Trust

Past projects

On behalf of the National Literacy Trust, I am excited to share our end of grant report with the Hadrian Trust. In August 2025 we delivered a large-scale family literacy fun day, called United by Stories. This event was aimed at disadvantaged families who live in...